Sunday 3rd May

Our son is no longer with us: we grieve; we are sad; we cry daily; we don’t know how we will move on.

But he LIVED.

For thirty long years he was our child.

Asperger Syndrome meant he had many problems with social situations and communication.

He depended on us to organise his life.

He depended on us to keep him safe.

So we filled his time with much travel, different experiences, learning, and fun.

We gave him as much as we could.

He smiled. He laughed. He loved. He cared.

He was curious, he sought out new knowledge, he loved reading and researching the internet.

And we gave him so much love and affection, even though he could be very difficult and challenging at times.

But that is part of what made him unique.

Not only was he our son, but a friend and companion too.

He was an irreplaceable source of conversation, emotional support, comfort and empathy.

But the cancer that was found in him, ultimately beat him.

Ending his short, but wonderful life.

And now he’s gone……..

At his graveside today, a bouquet of carnations was left, along with a card:

 

“In my Father’s house are many dwelling places;

If it were not so, I would have told you;

For I go to prepare a place for you.”

John 14:2

 

To (my son), from God!

“I have loved you with an everlasting love.”

Jeremiah 31:3

 

We will never get over losing you.

You still had so much to do, we had so many hopes, plans and dreams for us all.

Now it seems as if our world has suddenly come to a halt.

Parents are not supposed to outlive their children.

Our future has now been changed as you are no longer a part of it.

Physically that is true, but spiritually, you will remain in our hearts and minds forever.

xxxxxx